Radios, Pagers & Accessories

Chicago Firefighter Michael Altman perished while operating at this structure fire on March 16, 2026.

Investigation Equipment

NIOSH: Failure to Recognize Basement Fire Dangers a Factor in Chicago LODD Blaze

Chicago Firefighter Michael Altman perished in March when he fell through the floor into the basement.

Nov. 5, 2026

Voters agreed to raise the surcharge on phone bills up to $3 per month to aid in purchasing new 800-megahertz radios for firefighters and police.

Jackson County, MI, First Responders to Get New Radios, Thanks to Voters

Nov. 4, 2026

Spokane County, WA, 9-1-1 Dispatchers Should be EMTs, Union Says

Operations & Training

Spokane County, WA, 9-1-1 Dispatchers Should be EMTs, Union Says

Sept. 30, 2026

Cleveland will apply for a $1 million grant to replace radios for EMS crews, firefighters and police officers.

Cleveland Applying for $1 Million Federal Grant to Replace Radios for Responders

Sept. 29, 2026

FDNY Chief Dispatcher Lloyd Moskowitz sent many firefighters to what would be their final alarms on Sept. 11, 2001.

FDNY Chief Dispatcher Sent Many Firefighters to their Final Alarm on 9/11

Sept. 10, 2026

Queensland, AU, Fire Department Admits Firefighters at LODD Blaze Didn't Have Effective Radios

Queensland, AU, Fire Department Admits Firefighters at LODD Blaze Didn't Have Effective Radios

Aug. 28, 2026

Allegheny Mountain Tunnel history

Operations & Training

Communications Biggest Issue During Fire in Pennsylvania Turnpike Tunnel

Aug. 17, 2026

Springfield, IL Alderman Calls for Fire Chief to Resign after Tornado Sirens Remain Silent

Community Risk Reduction

Springfield, IL, Alderman Calls for Fire Chief's Resignation after Tornado Sirens Remain Silent

June 18, 2026

AI Assistants Eric or Erica Answering Non-emergency Calls in MN

Artificial Intelligence

AI Assistants Erica or Eric to Answer Non-emergency Calls in Anoka County, MN

May 8, 2026

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